RiverfestNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94RiverfestTue, 06 Sep 2016 19:07:08 +0000Riverfesthttp://wvxu.org
Ann ThompsonDays before this year's Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks people were marking their spots. Four tarps were taped to the grass in Newport on a hill facing the Purple People Bridge. Friday and Saturday boats start lining up for the event and early Sunday people will lay their blankets out on the Serpentine Wall in Cincinnati. Typically 500,000 people come to watch the fireworks Sunday night, so workers on both sides of the Ohio River were busy setting up. Cold Iron Event Rental's Marc Wertheim supervised the construction of 40 booths and a giant 40' x 200' tent in Newport. He says, "You have to be ready for such a large crowd in a short time frame so it requires lots of locations to be able to serve people in a timely fashion." At Yeatman's Cove, Cincinnati Parks Department employee Lamont Hill was setting up a stage and enjoying the calm before the storm. "It's empty, nice and clean, beautiful right now, but come Sunday night, late night, it's going to look like a tornado's beenRiverfest Prep And Squatter's Rightshttp://wvxu.org/post/riverfest-prep-and-squatters-rights
65518 as http://wvxu.orgFri, 02 Sep 2016 11:29:12 +0000Riverfest Prep And Squatter's RightsTana WeingartnerLocal health departments are warning conditions are ripe for blue-green algae blooms on the Ohio River this weekend. Harmful Algal Bloom Warning For Ohio River, Drinking Water Safehttp://wvxu.org/post/harmful-algal-bloom-warning-ohio-river-drinking-water-safe
46204 as http://wvxu.orgFri, 04 Sep 2015 18:40:45 +0000Harmful Algal Bloom Warning For Ohio River, Drinking Water SafeTana Weingartner Since you won't be watching this year's end of summer fireworks on TV (as WVXU's John Kiesewetter was first to report), here's what you (and the roughly half million of your closest friends and neighbors) need to know if you're planning to head Downtown on Sunday.How To Navigate Riverfesthttp://wvxu.org/post/how-navigate-riverfest
46100 as http://wvxu.orgThu, 03 Sep 2015 11:00:00 +0000How To Navigate RiverfestJohn KiesewetterIf you want to see the Western & Southern/WEBN-FM Fireworks this year, you’ll have to be near the Ohio River downtown on Sept. 6. For the first time since 1984, WEBN-FM doesn’t have a TV deal for the hugely popular "last blast of summer."No TV For WEBN-FM Fireworks This Yearhttp://wvxu.org/post/no-tv-webn-fm-fireworks-year
45419 as http://wvxu.orgMon, 17 Aug 2015 16:28:08 +0000No TV For WEBN-FM Fireworks This YearJohn KiesewetterFor the first time since 1984, you might not be able to watch the WEBN-FM Riverfest fireworks on TV. With the fireworks less than two months away, WXIX-TV (Channel 19) has ended its agreement with iHeartMedia (formerly Clear Channel) to televise the annual “last blast of summer” and provide weather to WLW-AM (700). “We have decided not to renew the deal,” said Debbie Bush, Channel 19 vice president and general manager. She took over the station in February from Bill Lanesey, who had obtained the fireworks and weather rights in 2010. “It didn’t make financial sense for us.” On Thursday, WLW-AM newscasts started referring to forecasts from the “700 WLW weather center” instead of the Fox 19 Stormtracker center. No TV Deal Yet For Riverfest Fireworks This Yearhttp://wvxu.org/post/no-tv-deal-yet-riverfest-fireworks-year
43852 as http://wvxu.orgFri, 10 Jul 2015 14:06:22 +0000No TV Deal Yet For Riverfest Fireworks This YearTana WeingartnerThis week's high temperatures are already causing headaches for travelers. AAA's Cheryl Parker reports roadside emergency assistance calls are up eight percent and flat tire calls are up 21 percent heading into the holiday weekend. "If you have low tire inflation the heat can expedite the flattening of that tire and it can drain your battery terminal," says Parker. "Just like the heat affects your body when you don't get enough water or there's too much heat on your body, it does the same thing to your vehicle." The number of people planning end-of-summer trips over the Labor Day weekend is up slightly. "Nationally, Labor Day travel is up - at the highest level since the recession - 35 million people traveling and the vast majority of them by car," says Parker. "For Ohio, we're seeing an increase as well. A 1/2 percent increase over last year. About 1.4 million Ohioans taking a trip, again the majority by road, so we know that the roads will be busy. And the airports as well. Actually,Labor Day travel up, heat could cause problems (Plus Riverfest traffic details)http://wvxu.org/post/labor-day-travel-heat-could-cause-problems-plus-riverfest-traffic-details
30955 as http://wvxu.orgFri, 29 Aug 2014 08:37:00 +0000Labor Day travel up, heat could cause problems (Plus Riverfest traffic details)Tana WeingartnerCincinnatians say goodbye to summer this weekend in the usual style with a half million people expected to pack both sides of the Ohio Sunday for Riverfest. The fireworks go off around 9 p.m. but the party is all day long. Bands will play throughout the day. There'll be lots of food venders, a cornhole tournament, the Rubber Duck Regatta, skateboard demonstrations, and a zombie walk for anyone interested in dressing up like the undead. Police suggest planning ahead to help everything go smoothly. They say know where you're going, arrive early and use public transportation when possible. Traffic details Access to the Cincinnati Riverfront will be limited to pedestrians only. Third Street, and all streets north of Third Street, will be open so that people can access points throughout Downtown. On-street parking will NOT be available throughout the downtown area south of Court Street after 11:00 AM on Sunday, September 1st. Other important closures include: The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge,Riverfest is back for 37th yearhttp://wvxu.org/post/riverfest-back-37th-year
16738 as http://wvxu.orgFri, 30 Aug 2013 08:19:00 +0000Riverfest is back for 37th yearMark HeyneIf you're heading to Riverfest on Sunday, local officials say their advice is to arrive early to get the best parking and stake out a prime viewing spot for the fireworks. Cincinnati Police Captain Kim Frey says most downtown streets will be open throughout the day, but there won't be any on-street parking throughout the downtown area south of Court Street: "We have so many people that come down to Riverfest--probably on our side 200- to 250,000--and afterwards we like all those streets free and clear of everything so we can get people out as soon as possible." Hundreds of thousands are also expected to pack the Kentucky side of the river. Riverfest features several entertainment venues and the highlight is the fireworks show, which starts around nine. Other important closures include: · The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge, Suspension Bridge, Purple People Bridge, and the Taylor Southgate Bridge will all close at 6:00 PM to vehicles and pedestrians. · The streets into Mt. Adams will be closedRiverfest gets ready for lots of revelershttp://wvxu.org/post/riverfest-gets-ready-lots-revelers
3337 as http://wvxu.orgFri, 31 Aug 2012 08:00:00 +0000Riverfest gets ready for lots of revelers